Uganda: Kansai Plascon - Backed Eica Holi Festival in Kampala Blends Music, Cancer Awareness

Music, culture, and a shared commitment to social impact came together at Kampala Parents School as the East Indian Cultural Association (EICA) hosted its annual Holi musical… Read more »

Uganda: Creators Must Be Paid for Their Work - Joel Isabirye

Seasoned media consultant Joel Isabirye has stressed the need for fair compensation for creators, arguing that digital platforms and broadcasters have both moral and economic… Read more »

Uganda: Tanga Odoi Urges Opposition to Strengthen Domestic Leadership

The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Electoral Commission, Tanga Odoi, has called on Uganda's opposition leaders to prioritise domestic political engagement, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Regional Auditions for Miss Climate Change Awareness Uganda Conclude Ahead of National Finals

The search for Uganda's next climate ambassadors gained momentum this week with the successful conclusion of regional auditions for Miss Climate Change Awareness Uganda, an… Read more »

Uganda: Kiruddu Hospital Reports Surge in Diabetes Cases, Calls for Increased Awareness and Screening

The Executive Director of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Dr. Charles Kabugo, has expressed concern over the increasing incidence of diabetes in Uganda, revealing that every… Read more »

Uganda: Mitooma Officials Accused of Selling Government Jobs Released On Bond

Four senior officials from Mitooma District who were arrested over allegations of selling government jobs have been released on bond as investigations continue. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi's 'Globe-Trotting' Will Not Last Long - Tanga Odoi

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission chairperson, Tanga Odoi, has slammed Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi over his international trips. Read more »

Uganda: Surge in Mental Health Cases Hits Uganda's Children Hard, Says Butabika Ed

Mental health cases in Uganda have surged by 71% over the past four years, with children and adolescents disproportionately affected, according to the Executive Director of… Read more »

Uganda: Who Is Eligible to Receive Zakat Al-Fitr This Eid?

With Eid al-Fitr just days away, Islamic scholars are reminding Muslims that Zakat al-Fitr must be given to those who are truly eligible, emphasizing that the poor and needy should… Read more »

Uganda: VP Alupo Calls for Cross-Border Unity, Women's Land Rights in Pastoralismb

Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for stronger regional cooperation, women's empowerment, and policy reforms to transform pastoralist communities across Africa. Read more »

Uganda: Elevating Medicine Use Through Pharmacists' Expertise

Pharmacists continue to play a critical but often under-recognised role in safeguarding patient safety and promoting the appropriate use of medicines in modern healthcare systems. Read more »

Uganda: Nakalema Vows Crackdown On Fraud Networks Targeting Investors, Public

The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Edith Nakalema, has vowed a sweeping crackdown on fraud networks, warning that authorities are moving to dismantle… Read more »

Uganda: UNBS, UIA Strengthen Partnership to Support Uganda's Industrialisation Agenda

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at improving Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: B2c Defends Collective Licensing As Uganda's Music Royalties Debate Intensifies

The B2C Entertainment Group has defended the collective licensing model for music royalties, warning that misconceptions around the system risk undermining Uganda's music industry… Read more »

Uganda: Sseggona Warns Against 'Politics of Suspicion', Urges Rule of Law

Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona has raised concerns over what he described as a growing "politics of suspicion" within Uganda's opposition, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Adjumani Landowners Offer 45 Acres for Planned Presidential State Lodge

Landowners from the Pabule clan in Adjumani District have offered 45.442 acres of land for the planned construction of a Presidential State Lodge, a presidential model farm and… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court Strikes Down Computer Misuse Law, Declares Key Provisions Unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court has declared several provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 unconstitutional, ruling that parts of the law violate fundamental rights… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Public Debt Surpasses Shs130tn

Uganda's public debt has surpassed the Shs130 trillion mark, reaching $34.86 billion (Shs130.844 trillion) by the end of December 2025, according to the Quarterly Debt Statistical… Read more »

Uganda: Women Activists Call for Urgent Cyber Law Reforms Amid Rising Online Gender-Based Violence

Women's rights activists have called for urgent reforms to Uganda's cyber laws, warning that existing legislation is failing to address the growing threat of technology-facilitated… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Silent Nutrition Crisis, Experts Urge Action in Workplaces

Uganda is confronting a growing but largely hidden nutrition crisis, with rising rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases, experts warn. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Tackles Honey Export Challenges Ahead of Continental Beekeeping Symposium

Uganda's honey industry is booming, yet officials warn that growing international demand is accompanied by stricter quality requirements, posing challenges for farmers and… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals Visit Uganda to Strengthen Trade Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is in Uganda from March 14 to 21, 2026, to boost partnerships across the global coffee value chain and… Read more »

Uganda: FIA Freezes Accounts of Several NGOs Over Suspected Financial Irregularities

The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has frozen bank accounts belonging to several non-governmental organisations operating in Uganda as part of ongoing investigations into… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals to Visit Uganda to Strengthen Industry Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is visiting Uganda from 14 to 21 March 2026 in a move aimed at strengthening partnerships across the… Read more »

Uganda: Why Must Every Muslim Pay Zakat Al-Fitr?

As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims are turning their attention from personal fasting to fulfilling the obligation of Zakat al-Fitr, also known as Sadaqat al-Fitr. Read more »